Renovation of a stadium in Visalia, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a stadium.

The City of Visalia Purchasing Division is soliciting Bids from qualified contractors to remove and replace the composite deck material in the Rawhide Red Zone at the Valley Strong Ballpark (commonly known as Rawhide Ballpark or Recreation Park Stadium) at 300 N. Giddings, Visalia, CA. Bids are being sought from contractors who have a proven record of experience in providing the services required by this Invitation to Bid. Tentative contract award date is March 2023 and Contractor must be able to begin the work as described within five (5) days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. Notice to Proceed shall be issued in writing by the Purchasing Department. The entire project must be completed within fifteen (15) calendar days from the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. Under the requirements of Labor Code section 1782 passed by SB7 and in compliance with City of Visalia Ordinance 2014-13, this public works project is subject State prevailing wages as specified in the plans and specifications. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who is not duly licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the State of California Business and Professions Code and has a current Class B, General Contractor's License. See Section III for additional Department of Industrial Relations Requirements which apply to this project. Your proposal may include subcontractors and you should clearly delineate the responsibilities of each of those participants within your proposal. However, the City will recognize the party legally signing the Bid Proposal as prime contractor and contacting party, who, as such, will assume ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid. Submit a security deposit of no less than 10% of the Bid amount to the City with the sealed Bid to guarantee the Bid. City will not consider Bids which are not accompanied by the required security. Security may be made by certified check, cashier's check, or Bidder's bond. Forfeiture of Bid security shall be governed by California Contract Code Section 20172-20174. Required Bonds: The Bidder(s) awarded contract(s) pursuant to this RFB will be required to provide to the City of Visalia: 1) a "Performance Bond" and 2) a "Labor and Materials Bond", each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount within ten (10) working days of the date of the "Notice of Award". According to City standard the surety company must be either a California Admitted Surety to its specified dollar limitation AND a current A.M. Best A: VIII rated surety. The Performance bond shall remain in force for one year after the date of completion. Inquiries: Questions regarding this RFB must be directed to Visalia Purchasing Department at 707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia CA 93291, phone number: 559-713-4334. However, to prevent misinterpretations, the Purchasing Division would prefer that all technical questions or questions regarding specifications be sent in writing by email to purchasing@visalia.city or by fax to 559-713-4801. Deadline for submitting questions regarding this project is: January 24, 2023.